Databases I
Objectives
Introduce the fundamental concepts inherent to relational databases, namely data modeling - from a conceptual and from a physical point of view, normalization, query optimization, data integrity and transaction management, aiming to support the development of transactional systems. This curricular unit places great emphasis on a theoretical structuring of knowledge combined with the fact of providing extensive practical experience based on the use of relational DBMSs, namely Microsoft SQL Server and data modeling tools such as Sybase Power Designer.
General characterization
Code
100013
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Jorge Nelson Gouveia de Sousa Neves
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
Portuguese. If there are Erasmus students, classes will be taught in English
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of information systems.
Bibliography
Thomas M. Connolly and Carolyn E. Begg, Database Systems: a Practical Approach to Design, Implementation, and Management, Addison-Wesley, Pearce Education Limited, 2010; Abraham Silberschatz, Henry F. Korth and S. Sudarshan, Database System Concepts, McGraw-hill, 2006; Luis Damas, SQL Structured Query Language - 13ª Edição, FCA, 2005; 0; 0
Teaching method
Oral presentation of theoretical subjects.
Practical project (groupwork).
Practical exercices in practical classes.
Evaluation method
Continuous
- Project with presentation (40%), minimal grade 8.
- Midterm exam (20%).
- Written examination 1st Period (40%), minimal grade 8.
- Written examination 2nd Period (100%), minimal grade 10.
Subject matter
Programs
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